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Pink Floyd hits brought to life
THOSE expert Antipodean purveyors of excellent Pink Floyd music – The Australian Pink Floyd Show – are on their annual tour of Britain including a date in Preston on Tuesday. The Welcome to the Machine tour will see them perform the Pink Floyd
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Grammy winner brings a slice of country
WHEN it comes to songwriting, Gretchen Peters is right up there among country music’s elite. The Grammy–award winner was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in October recognising a career which has seen her work covered by artists
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PUB OF THE WEEK: The Emmott Arms, Laneshawbridge
IT was a glorious day, as I set off for this week’s pub review. A semi-rural setting on the outskirts of Colne being my beery destination. I think it’s fair to say that the Emmott Arms in Laneshawbridge has had a fluctuation of fortunes in
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Bunnyman Ian McCulloch's set to ‘banter’ with audiences at his show
FROM being able to hear a pin drop during songs to having a good old chuckle in between, Ian McCulloch is bringing a very different kind of show to Darwen tomorrow night. While Liverpool rockers Echo and the Bunnymen deliver electric performances
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Tartan heroes set to top the bill at Blues Day
ONE of the biggest bands on the British blues scene will headline the Blues Day at Burnley Mechanics in May. King King, voted best band for the last three years at the British Blues Awards, will top the bill at the event which promises to be a
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Accrington Stanley sign Lloyd Jones from Liverpool
ACCRINGTON Stanley have signed Liverpool defender Lloyd Jones on a one-month loan deal. The 19-year-old has spent time on loan with Stanley’s League Two rivals Cheltenham earlier in the season and goes straight into John Coleman’s squad for
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Why not Walk the Way in a Day as Pennine trail marks its 50th?
HILLY, windswept and often remote, the Pennine Way takes in some of Britain’s most spectacular upland landscape on its journey from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders. The route was originally inspired by walker and writer
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‘Compensation’ call for hospital beds pressure
THE Royal Blackburn and Burnley General hospitals should seek ‘financial compensation’ when they are forced to deal with high numbers of patients, a director has suggested. East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Hospitals Trust has been swamped with patients
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‘Vital’ Clitheroe mobility charity could close
A CLITHEROE charity which provides wheelchairs and mobility scooters for use in and around the town could be forced to close after donations of stock slumped to a record low. Ribble Valley Shopmobility was set up by Simon O’Rourke in 2007 and loans
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Skills expert takes part in National Apprentice Week with visit to Training 2000
WHEN 50-year-old national training boss Andy Brown helped 17-year-old Sam Thompson make a handle for a tool box, it was as if he had gone back to his youthful apprenticeship in the Royal Air Force. But when he stepped into the next door classroom
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Nelson man fined £200 for not clearing up after dog
A NELSON man has been fined for allowing his dog to foul in public. Colin Bostock, 60, of Garden Street, failed to attend Burnley Magistrates’ Court last Thursday (March 5). He was found guilty in his absence and ordered to pay a £200 fine,
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Cancer-suffering teenager’s legacy lives on in charity
A CHARITY shop in memory of a teenager who died from an infection after undergoing a 10-hour double lung transplant, has opened in Padiham. Brave Hayley Barker had beaten leukaemia twice before being diagnosed with life-threatening lung disease
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Groundbreaking parenting course hosted by Burnley FC
A GROUNDBREAKING parenting course – hosted by Burnley FC – has kickstarted a fresh approach to life for parents both on and off the pitch. Not only has the 20-week long ‘Parents On The Ball’ provided family-friendly health and fitness advice but
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Barrowford pupils use items from home to create their own stories
STORY boxes replaced traditional storytelling ideas as Barrowford children were asked to create something a little different to tell their tale. Year Six pupils from Barrowford Primary School were invited to Barrowford Nursery to help children
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Medal mission to trace Wren
Thousands of people from all over the country, including many of the readers of this newspaper, served at the Royal Navy Shore Training Establishment HMS Collingwood. The HMS Collingwood Association has received a request and I am hoping that readers
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It’s vital we have a new generation of doctors
WHEN you feel ill it is wonderfully reassuring to know that you can visit your local doctor to talk about your health concerns. With GP surgeries based in your neighbourhood, you can pop in or ring for an appointment and know you will get expert
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Help us cheer on Rovers
I was as delighted as anyone to see Blackburn Rovers earn a well-deserved replay at Anfield on Sunday afternoon, and now a date has been fixed for said replay I request that the club are sensible in their ticketing of the match. As a season ticket
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Culture chief Sajid Javid sees thriving arts scene
CULTURE Secretary Sajid Javid was given the inside track on three popular arts venues in East Lancashire, which have a bright future. Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson accompanied his Bromsgrove colleague as he toured Brierfield Library and nearby Northlight
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Gary Bowyer: Venky's agree Jordan Rhodes will not be leaving Blackburn Rovers on loan
GARY Bowyer has confirmed Blackburn Rovers owners Venky’s share his stance on not letting Jordan Rhodes leave on loan to a rival Championship club. Rovers boss Bowyer told the Lancashire Telegraph: “They (Venky's) are of the same opinion as ourselves
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Police appeal after two-car smash in Blackburn
POLICE are appealing for information after a two-car smash in Blackburn. The incident, involving a Mini Cooper S and an Audi A3, happened at around 9:30am on Blakewater Road yesterday. MORE TOP STORIES: The Audi crashed into a lampost,
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VIDEO: Watch Adam Henley wipe out Craig Conway as Blackburn Rovers celebrate
EWOOD Park erupted last night when Blackburn Rovers striker Jordan Rhodes scored a last gasp winner against Lancashire rivals Bolton Wanderers. Whilst you were all celebrating - you probably missed this comedy moment... MORE TOP STORIES:
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Health of travellers put at risk by lack of knowledge
EXPERTS are today warning of the negative implications that can come from using insect repellents that do not contain at least 20% DEET, and are fearful that young travellers are not fully aware of the potential diseases rife in popular travel destinations
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Pensioner died after breaking knee in hospital fall
A BURNLEY pensioner died after falling in the grounds of Burnley General Hospital, an inquest heard. Catherine Green-wood, 86, was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital on Wednesday, February 4 after falling and breaking her knee. MORE TOP STORIES
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Pair saddle up for 3,800-mile US challenge
TWO men are preparing for a 3,800-mile USA coast-to-coast bike ride to raise money in tribute to a 12-year-old boy who died from a brain tumour. Nick Entwistle, 51, a builder who lives in Crawshawbooth, and John Hargreaves, 47, a stonemason from
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Pendle pub chef performing ‘miracles’, says critic Jay Rayner
AN EAST Lancashire pub is ‘knocking out minor miracles’. That was the verdict of top food critic Jay Rayner following a surprise visit to the White Swan in Fence. MORE TOP STORIES: The critic, nicknamed ‘Acid Rayner’, visited the Wheatley
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Man died from heroin overdose after being rushed to Royal Blackburn Hospital
A PADIHAM man died from a heroin overdose, an inquest was told. Paul Tunstill, 30, of Kingsley Avenue, was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital after being found unresponsive on January 24. He died in the critical care unit (CCU) the following day
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Project providing help for homeless sets up new headquarters in Blackburn
A NEW project launched to to give food and essential supplies to people sleeping rough or in inadequate shelter has acquired a base in Blackburn. The Free Project was launched on the back of an informal feeding of the homeless event that took place
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Whalley Lions hand over cheque to Whalley Community First Responders
Whalley & District Lions Club were delighted to present their first cheque of £350 to Whalley Community First Responders. This will help the First Responders to buy essential kit to assist them in their important work within a rural community.
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Jack Straw column: Plain packaging for cigarettes is logical next step in smoking policy
What’s changed most about the House of Commons since I was a new MP for Blackburn in 1979? Plenty. The hours. These days we start in the mornings and finish around 7.30pm. MORE TOP STORIES: Back then, the sittings commenced in the afternoon
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PICTURE GALLERY: East Lancashire's natural beauty shines through
IF you would like to see your pictures featured in the Lancashire Telegraph, email them as jpegs to: neil.johnson@nqnw.co.uk DOMINANT: Darwen Tower standing proudly on the moors, taken by Martyn Fox. HAND OF TIME: The intricate
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LOGGING OUT: Make sure you leave your Facebook details in your will...
A SOLICITOR is urging people to use a will to pass on their social media and other online account details to loved ones after they die. Liz Byrne from Lancashire law firm Napthens said her team regularly advises people on how to make sure important
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Blackburn father-of-two appointed headteacher at Ribble Valley school
A RIBBLE Valley secondary school is set to gain a new head teacher after the Easter holiday. Ivan Catlow has been appointed to St Cecilia’s RC High School in Longridge after serving as deputy head teacher at Mount Carmel RC High School in Accrington
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Adopting can provide the greatest love of all
BEING a mum is the most important job in the world. The hours are tough, the pay’s less than minimum wage and at times you want to throw in the towel. But all that disappears when a little hand slips into yours and a tiny voice says: “I love you, Mummy
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Woman suffers fractured finger after trapping hand in pizza dough roller
AN accident in which a woman trapped her hand in a pizza dough roller has prompted an inspection of all premises across Chorley that use such machines. The woman was feeding pizza dough into the machine when she became trapped and had to be freed
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Tickets for Blackburn Christmas pantomime now available...
TICKETS for next Christmas’s pantomime at Blackburn’s Thwaites Empire Theatre are now available. The Ewood venue’s seasonal show Jack and the Beanstalk will run from December 2 to January 3, 2016. The Theatre is offering discounts to those
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Motorists warned after spate of break-ins in Blackburn
MOTORISTS are being urged to make sure they keep their cars locked after a spate of break-ins. Police said they had received reports of thefts from vehicles happening on the Shadsworth estate, in Blackburn, at various times of the day and night
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Shortage of GPs means ‘crisis in our primary care’
DOCTORS have pointed to a crisis in Lancashire’s primary care services due to a lack of people willing to become a GP. Dr Paul Fourie, of Witton Medical Centre, in Blackburn, said medics’ morale had been ‘systematically dismantled’ by the current
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East Lancashire organisation set to support children in rural poverty in Sri Lanka
AN East Lancashire charity is fighting to provide food, clean water and education to orphaned children in Sri Lanka. The Al-Imdaad Foundation, which has a base in Blackburn, has recently completed a fact-finding mission to the country to discover
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Temporary staff spark Calderstones Hospital worry
THE permanent workforce at Calderstones Hospital has been reduced significantly over the last five years while spending on expensive agency staff has soared, according to new data. The Lancashire Telegraph has established that Calderstones Partnership
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Man collapsed and died in bedroom after ‘altercation’ at Darwen pub
THE inquest into the death of a Darwen man who died following an ‘altercation’ at a local pub has been opened and adjourned. Blackburn Coroner’s Court heard how Thomas Mercer, 56, took ill shortly after returning home from a local pub, where there
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It’s not too late to apply for a grant to give your area a makeover
THE Shadsworth with Whitebirk Big Local small grants fund is still open for applications from groups wishing to get a cash boost to enhance the area. The ‘Big Local’ is a small grants fund for groups, being run by Blackburn with Darwen CVS on behalf
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Five in race to be Blackburn with Darwen ‘youth MP’
POLLING for the election for Blackburn with Darwen borough’s ‘youth MP’ has opened. Five candidates are bidding take over from incumbent Harry Kay. Voting by school and college students continues until Friday with the result on Monday.
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More than half of outdoor market stalls in Accrington left empty on regular basis
MORE than half of the outdoor market stalls in Accrington are being left empty on a regular basis, market bosses said. The figures were uncovered by the Lancashire Telegraph after councillors gathered to vote to give stalls away on a trial basis
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Darwen students in Royal visit to Westminster
EIGHT selected students from Darwen Vale High School were among nearly 1,000 young people from across the UK to visit Westminster Abbey for the Commonwealth Day Observance. The celebration was attended by Her Majesty The Queen and Their Royal Highnesses
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Darwen woman in challenge to raise awareness of Bell’s palsy
A WOMAN from Darwen who now lives in Edinburgh took part in a six-hour rowing challenge to raise awareness of Bell’s palsy. Amanda Duncan, 29, did the challenge at Palatine Leisure Centre in Blackpool after she was diagnosed just a few days after
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GENERAL ELECTION 2015: Conservative party candidate for Hyndburn ‘to bring life back to town’
THE Conservative party candidate for Hyndburn for the General Election has said he wants to “bring life back” to the borough’s town centres. Kevin Horkin was speaking after he said a Freedom of Information request revealed that there were currently
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Age charity offering will-writing service for the over-60s in Darwen
AGE UK in Darwen is offering older people over 60 who have not made a will the opportunity to do so. The charity has joined with Barber and Co Solicitors to offer a will making session on Wednesday, April 1, at the solicitors offices in Railway
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Burnley defender Stephen Ward called up to Republic of Ireland squad
BURNLEY'S Stephen Ward has been named in the Republic of Ireland's provisional 34-man squad for the Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland. The crucial qualifying fixture for Martin O'Neil's side takes place at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, March 29
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Ramsbottom return to winning ways as Boro pick up point
RAMSBOTTOM United ended a four-month winless streak in the Evo-Stik Premier Division, and showed tremendous character in coming back from behind to secure three points in the first of two games with Stourbridge in the space of five days. The Rams
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Steve Wilkes ‘will not walk away’ from Padiham
STEVE Wilkes is a purposeful and sincere man. And when I ask him to describe himself, he laughs out loud. “I never give up the fight, that’s my motto,” he said. “I don’t ever quit – the only way I’ll leave Padiham is if they sack me.”
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Impressive start to HRCR Rally Championship campaign for Steve Entwistle
STEVE Entwistle made a great start to his HRCR Rally Championship campaign with maximum points on the Tour of Cheshire. The Rishton-based driver won his class after finishing fifth overall in his ex-Roy Mapple Orangebox Mini. MORE TOP STORIES
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Career best finish for superb Daniel Barritt at World Rally Championship
DANIEL Barritt and Elfyn Evans equalled their career-best World Rally Championship finish with a fine fourth place in a dramatic Rally Mexico. The Barrowford-based navigator and his Welsh driver are now fifth overall in the championship standings
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Weather can’t stop riders at Red Rose Classic MC
GRIT, determination and a good set of waterproofs were the order of the day when Red Rose Classic MC held round three of their club championship. In a marked contrast to the previous round, held last month in warm sunshine and under blue skies,
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Gary Bowyer: Bolton Wanderers win best of the season and Jordan Rhodes is going nowhere
GARY Bowyer labelled Blackburn Rovers’ 1-0 derby win at home to Bolton Wanderers last night as their ‘best of the season’ – and reiterated his stance that match-winner Jordan Rhodes will not be leaving on loan. Rhodes struck with virtually the
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Blackburn Harrier Shaun Livesey misses out on Pendle Round victory
BLACKBURN Harrier Shaun Livesey was just pipped to first place in the Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round on Sunday. The Men’s 40 runner was 24 seconds behind overall winner Paul Crabtree in the 188-strong field. MORE TOP STORIES: The Wharfedale
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Physics Lecturer delivers talk to St Mary’s College Students
Dr Barry King, Senior Lecturer in the Physics Department at Liverpool University visited St Mary’s College on Wednesday 11th March to deliver a talk about "The Search for the God Particle", otherwise known as ‘Higgs Boson’. A boson is a type of
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Teenage love triangle ends with 14-year-old Blackburn boy slashing rival with knife
A TEENAGE love triangle ended in a 14-year-old Blackburn boy slashing his rival with a craft knife. Blackburn magistrates heard the victim was left with a 15cm slash to his stomach after the two boys squared up to each other when they met in the
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50-year-old woman died shortly after taking heroin
AN Accrington woman who died aged 50 was last seen shortly after taking heroin, a court heard. Tuesday’s inquest into the death of Andrea Pemberton, of Spindle Berry Court, was opened and adjourned by coroner Michael Singleton. MORE TOP STORIES
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Illegal Darwen filling station housing 12,000 litres of ‘laundered’ fuel shut down
AN illegal Darwen filling station housing 12,000 litres of ‘laundered’ fuel has been shut down following a raid by customs bosses. Officers from HM Revenue and Customs and Lancashire Police suspect the site could have produced up to 26 million
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Blackburn motorist with 38 points on her licence still driving
AN EAST Lancashire motorist racked up 38 points on her licence but was still driving, new data has revealed. Figures obtained from the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency under a Freedom of Information Act request by the Institute of Advanced
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I'm fighting for my England future, says Lancashire fast bowler James Anderson
FAST bowler James Anderson has warned all England’s World Cup flops will face battles to salvage their limited-overs careers. England boss Peter Moores has faced the brunt of the criticism and Anderson recognises his former Lancashire coach is
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Paul Wheelock column: Sending Jordan Rhodes out on loan would send out wrong message
IT is hard to argue that selling Jordan Rhodes does not make financial sense but, when considering the latest offers that have come their way, the question Blackburn Rovers must ask is, what message would it send out? Given the permanent transfer
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OUR TOWN, OUR TURF, OUR TIME: Burnley's great escape can draw help from old slogan...
THERE is a slogan that perfectly encapsulated Burnley’s remarkable rise to the Premier League last season: ‘Our Town. Our Turf. Our Time’. The ‘Our Town. Our Turf’ element had been used by the club’s marketing department for a couple of years,
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Blackburn Rovers Academy impressive in Newcastle United victory
IMPROVING Blackburn Rovers Academy rounded off their U18s Premier League regular season with an impressive 2-0 win at Newcastle United on Saturday. Captain Modou Cham opened the scoring 10 minutes into the second half after a poor pass out of the
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CLARETS FANS JURY: Should Sean Dyche make changes to his side for Manchester City tie?
Should Sean Dyche make changes to his side for the visit of Manchester City, or should he continue with the same starting XI? Andrew Greenwood WELL, he’s hardly spoilt for choice is he? I thought against Liverpool he could have made one
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Fit-again Burnley midfielder Matthew Taylor closes in on first team return
FIT-AGAIN Burnley midfielder Matthew Taylor stepped up his comeback by completing 70 minutes in the development squad’s 1-1 draw with Fleetwood Town, in which first team striker Marvin Sordell was on the scoresheet. Clarets’ summer signing Taylor
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DISGRACE: Woman fears rat invasion over Darwen ‘tip alley’
LITTERBUGS are turning a back alley in Darwen into a dump, said a fed up resident. Norma Bauer, 60, said she was worried waste food in the alley behind her St Albans Road home would attract rats to the area. MORE TOP STORIES: Blackburn
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Stellar start list for Chorley Grand Prix
OLYMPIC gold medalist Steven Burke is among a host of stellar riders slated to start the Chorley Grand Prix cycle race early next month. The inaugural event kicks off the national Star Trophy Series and as a result has attracted a high quality
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Traffic misery at Whitebirk M65 roundabout set to continue
MISERY for motorists will continue on the route from the Whitebirk M65 junction six roundabout into Blackburn but jams on the way into Burnley from the motorway are a thing of the past. Higher Audley Street is closed for 12 weeks at the junction
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Rovers fans' jury: How high does Liverpool draw rank in your favourite Blackburn Rovers memories?
Kelvin Wilkins A DRAW away to Liverpool doesn’t sound like something to get overly excited about, yet the nature of the occasion made it so. Rovers were magnificent. Their performance was disciplined, committed and at times, very pleasant on
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VIDEO: Men in scuffle over sheep grazing rights cautioned by police
TWO men have been dealt with by police after a fight broke out at a parish council meeting. Officers were called to the allotments committee of Briercliffe with Extwistle Parish Council in December after a scuffle started, allegedly over a dispute
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How to deal with requests from Employees for a pay rise
You could almost hear the sharp intake of breath from employers up and down the country last month when David Cameron made a call to business leaders at the British Chambers of Commerce annual conference to consider pay increases for employees. Cameron
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Prolific thief battling cancer spared jail despite 59 convictions
A PROLIFIC thief battling leukaemia from Padiham – who has more than 155 offences on his criminal record – has been shown mercy by a crown court judge as he battles leukaemia. In his latest brush with the law, Brendan Ormonde, 44, had sold on an
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Extra police drafted in for Burnley's Premier League clash with Manchester City
THERE will be extra police at Turf Moor on Saturday as Burnley take on Manchester City in the Premier League. Officers have called on all fans to enjoy the match, which will kick off at the later than usual time of 5.30pm, peacefully. They
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Harry Potter star appears at Blackburn station for upcoming film
A STATION worker of more than 40 years has swapped railway lines for lines in a movie script after filming scenes with actor Timothy Spall. Graham Robinson, who has worked on the railway since 1963, will appear on the big screen alongside the Harry
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MATCH ANALYSIS & VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Blackburn Rovers 1 Bolton Wanderers 0
JORDAN Rhodes scored with virtually the last kick of the match as Rovers made it back-to-back league victories for the first time since November with a last-gasp derby success last night. Speculation raged over Rhodes’ future before the game after
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Burnley defender Kieran Trippier insists Clarets are not running scared of Manchester City
FORMER Manchester City youngster Kieran Trippier insists Burnley will have no fear as they prepare to welcome the defending champions to Turf Moor. Manuel Pellegrini’s City side are in town for the Saturday evening kick-off, but while they are
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Pregnant woman broke into home of couple aged 95 and 86, stole bank card and went on £11k spree
A PREGNANT woman has confessed to burgling the home of a couple aged 95 and 86. Rachel Ryan has been told to expect a prison sentence after breaking into the home and using a stolen bank card to take nearly £11,200. MORE TOP STORIES: Ryan
